Residents of Tlaksih village continue to suffer severe trauma as two more graves were exhumed on June 9, 2026, bringing the total to 32 since the 2023 landslides. Villagers blame NHIDCL’s negligence, unscientific NH44A project execution, broken promises, and lack of accountability for recurring devastation.
Residents of Tlaksih village have once again been forced to relive painful memories after two more graves were exhumed and relocated on June 9, bringing the total number of graves moved since the devastating 2023 landslides to 32. The latest incident has reignited anger among villagers, who continue to blame the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) for negligence and the unscientific execution of the NH44A highway project.
For many families, the repeated exhumation of their loved ones’ remains is more than a logistical challenge—it is an emotional and psychological burden that has persisted for years. Villagers say they have been compelled to dig out and relocate the skeletal remains of family members multiple times due to recurring landslides that continue to threaten the area.
Local residents allege that the landslides are directly linked to poorly planned and improperly executed construction work associated with the NH44A project. According to community members, inadequate slope protection measures and insufficient safeguards have left the village vulnerable to erosion and landslides during every monsoon season.
The most troubling aspect for affected families, they say, is the absence of accountability. Despite years of damage, displacement, and emotional distress, villagers claim they have received no satisfactory explanation from authorities regarding the recurring disasters. Many families continue to live under the constant fear that further landslides could endanger their homes, livelihoods, and the resting places of their ancestors.
Residents also accuse NHIDCL of failing to honour commitments previously made to address the situation and implement long-term protective measures. They argue that three consecutive years of destruction and repeated grave relocations are clear evidence of negligence and irresponsibility.
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As Tlaksih village mourns yet another painful chapter, residents are demanding immediate intervention, accountability, and concrete action to prevent further tragedies. For the affected families, the recurring trauma serves as a stark reminder of unresolved issues that continue to threaten their community and their future.
